Whatsapp Groups

Here are 20 practical points on using WhatsApp groups for webinars (especially useful for promotion, engagement, and follow-up):

1. Create a dedicated WhatsApp group specifically for the webinar (not your personal chat groups)

2. Use a clear group name like “Gambling Recovery Webinar – June 12”

3. Add a professional group description with date, time, and purpose

4. Use a branded group image (webinar banner or coach/host name)

5. Set group permissions so only admins can send messages (reduces noise)

6. Assign at least 1–2 admins to help manage messages and questions

7. Use the group as a pre-webinar engagement tool, not just reminders

8. Post a welcome message when people join explaining what to expect

9. Share a registration confirmation message with key details (date, time, link)

10. Post reminder messages at key intervals (7 days, 3 days, 1 day, 1 hour)

11. Share short value content before the webinar (tips, videos, insights)

12. Use pinned messages for the webinar link and important instructions

13. Encourage engagement with simple prompts like “What do you hope to learn?”

14. Avoid spamming—keep communication structured and intentional

15. Share speaker introduction content to build trust and authority

16. Post a “what will be covered” agenda to increase attendance commitment

17. Use WhatsApp broadcast lists if you want one-way communication at scale

18. Send last-minute updates or reminders (link changes, timing, access info)

19. After the webinar, use the group for follow-up resources and recordings

20. Keep the group open briefly after the webinar for Q&A, then archive or repurpose it